Today marks the final opportunity for organizations interested in hosting a Side Event during TechCrunch Sessions: AI Week, with applications closing promptly at 11:59 p.m. PT tonight.
TechCrunch Sessions: AI Week takes place from June 1 through June 7, 2025, building up to the highlighted event on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s renowned Zellerbach Hall. The Side Events are integral parts of the week, offering attendees an intimate environment to network, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships beyond the main-stage presentations.
Side Events can take various formats to suit the host’s style—whether it’s a focused roundtable discussion, an engaging workshop, an informal meetup, or a relaxed happy hour. Each of these gatherings provides hosts an exclusive chance to showcase their brand, lead engaging conversations within the AI community, and attract an audience that includes more than 1,000 prominent AI investors, entrepreneurs, researchers, and influencers from within the Berkeley tech community and beyond.
Organizations hosting a Side Event will receive dedicated support from TechCrunch, including event promotion on the official TechCrunch Sessions: AI website, mobile app, and regular attendee communications. Hosts also gain prominent mention in pre-event articles, providing substantial exposure. In addition, each Side Event organizer receives a customized discount code to share within their network.
Important guidelines have been set, including timing and location requirements. Eligible events must happen between June 1 and June 7, with those scheduled on June 5 required to start no earlier than 5:00 p.m. PT. All Side Events must be near the Berkeley area, adhering to local regulations, and attendees must be at least 18 years old—or 21 and older if alcohol is served.
Hosting a Side Event provides unparalleled opportunities to shape important industry discussions, foster critical connections in a relaxed, personal setting, and increase visibility during one of the most pivotal industry events focused on emerging artificial intelligence technology. There is no cost or fee associated with applying or hosting, although organizers bear responsibility for all logistics and expenses related to their event.
Interested parties must submit their applications today; the deadline expires at 11:59 p.m. PT.
